Overcoming My Years Long Battle with Chronic Lyme Disease

i've been away for a while dealing with some pretty awful health problems. but the last two years have been life changing as i've discovered a path to recovery. this is my comeback video.

00:00 Intro
00:22 Lyme Disease
01:58 Treatment
02:31 Mental Illness
03:31 Rock Bottom
04:36 Career Suicide
04:50 Turning Things Around
05:33 350 Lbs
06:05 Progress
07:08 Imposter Syndrome
08:30 Writing "Monster"
09:28 Making My First Video Back
10:38 Moving to LA
11:32 I Feel Better Than I Ever Have
12:02 My Feature Film
13:00 Outro

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[devinsupertramp]

I’m a simple man, I see a ScottDW push notification, I click it without asking questions! I love you brother! Excited to see where you take all this next. So glad your healthier, and happier, and taking on the world!! I’ll be here to see it all happen from the sidelines and however I can help.

[ColinBurkeMusic]

That feeling of your peers and social media can be so toxic man, especially when we are trying to recover. As long as we have a healthy foundation, the rest will follow. I truly believe this.

[ColinBurkeMusic]

I feel you man. I just relapsed for a week after being clean for 4 years. I had to get help before I blew up my life and everyone in it. I know I have a different struggle but it's similar. I've never had the chance to get my music where I want it despite being a "successful" engineer. I also don't have a wife....yet. But I'm glad you're doing better man, and I'm grateful to be alive myself.

[jason_swet]

Welcome back! You still have fans out here. Your vids sparked something inside a lot of us. Personally, they motivated me to pursue my creative career. YouTube has definitely changed, but quality storytelling is still valued. Happy you’re healthy!

[BLAHBLAHshop]

Holy crap welcome back dude! Thank you so much for this update, didn't realize you were going through hell for all those years. It's so relieving to see you back and healthy. Honestly, don't sweat about being "worthy" of film or sponsorships or coming back or any of that. It's scary as hell to be on hiatus for so long after the industry has changed so much, but you've also changed and this is a perfect opportunity to express your new sense of self. Keep shooting for the stars dude, you'll fit right in.

[kevinstitt]

Hey Scott, it's good to see your face. I personally didn't care anything for dance and choreography before I saw your videos and what possibilities there are. They never ceased to impress me. You're a very talented individual and deserve wellness in every part of your life.

[peteroverstreet]

Scott...Big fan from way back. I'm so sorry you've been through this roller coaster! I applaud your bravery for posting this. Thank you...I'm glad you're recovering and rebuilding.

[heyjustj]

I’ve been a Scott Winn fan since before we officially even met in college and a Scott DW fan since the beginning. I’m in your corner and always will be! Excited to follow the next chapters of your journey.

Side note: I’m currently doing chemo treatments. As I write this I’m hooked up to a pump for the next 24 hours and man chemo is ROUGH. Those clips of you hit home in a real way for me. I can’t imagine dealing with balancing treatments, symptoms from treatments, and everything else with mental health on top. Seriously Scott I’ve always looked up to you and you sharing your battle makes me look up to you even more. Me along with SO many other people are in your corner!!

[leeconnor]

As a long time follower I knew something was up when you disappeared for so long. I am very sorry you had to go thru all that. I am so very glad you did this video and that your update sees you coming out healing and getting better. I am very anxious to see all your upcoming projects, I’ve always loved your videos and saw a great talent in your work. Welcome back! Sending you healing vibes for your continued healing and health.

[FromSNAPtoStove]

Welcome back ScottDW! Glad you are feeling better!

[lordith]

Glad to see you around my guy! I grew up watching your content and i hope you recover smoothly regardless if you make content or not ^^

[sasharodriguez]

Hey Scott welcome back! Im sorry you went throught that but im glad you got back and fought. Thank you for sharing this with us sometimes youtubers disappear and I never hear anything and wonder what happened. It really good to see you back and healthy.

[raveniaavagardia]

Man...I'm sorry to hear that you've had a rough few years. I pray for your continued recovery, Scott.

[jeenpyoh]

Just came across ur channel for the second time in like 10 years, I remember seeing your videos when I was younger and I’m very sorry to hear about your chronic illness and hope everything goes great for you brother.

[alexmok-]

С возвращением! Очень хорошо что ты избавился от своего недуга, мы ждали тебя и твоей музыки. Здоровья тебе и твоей семье, творческих успехов..

[brandondelaney]

Glad you are back Scott and in a better place all around. You have always created amazing things so I can not wait to see what you will do now!

[RyanFarnes]

Great to see you back. Good luck with everything.

[bobdoesitall]

I've commented before. I'm in a really good place right now. I wasn't before. Your upbeat videos and music really helped me through tough times. I don't know why. I don't care why. They just did. Your impact and influence extends further than you can imagine. Keep pushing forward! Thank you.

[sef-gh]

Im a lady battling chronic Lyme myself. I am also a singer/songwriter, DJ, label owner, event organizer, operations manager, promoter, and content creator.. along with one other business. Every day is a fight as a multi business owner. I miss working out the way I did, feel out of shape, and feel like I cry every day but I push to make things happen and feel like barely making it in every way :-/ Your story gives hope though. Thank you for sharing it.

[CEBGoodVibrations]

I’m a Scott Winn fan! I’m so glad you’re here and rocking it. You make the world a brighter place with your amazingly fun videos. Love you brother!